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Jordyn didn’t notice the indifference in Celeste’s tone. She breathed out a sigh of relief upon hearing what Celeste had just said.

Ivan handed his gift to Betty, and Celeste followed afterward.

The first gift she gave Betty was an embroidery painting. “Grandma had Trevor help prepare this painting for you.

Betty took the painting, unfolded it, and examined it for a while. It was exactly what she wanted. Smiling with satisfaction, she said, “How considerate of her.”

. Next, Celeste handed the emerald jewelry set to Betty. “This is from Trevor.”

The jewelry set was of exceptional quality.

Betty liked it a lot.

– However, since it was a gift from Trevor, she closed the box and put it away right after she took a glance at it. She

remarked in a neutral tone, “It looks lovely. Pass along my thanks to him for me.”

She never asked whether Trevor would come to celebrate her birthday.

She didn’t care enough to ask, nor did she want to.

Celeste knew Betty wasn’t fond of Trevor. She’d have definitely defended Trevor in the

But now, she no longer spoke up for him. She took out the gift she had

past.

ed for Betty and handed it to her.

It was just as Celeste had expected–among all the gifts Betty received, she loved the set of exquisite scholar’s writing set from Celeste the most.

Betty had it in her hand, admiring it nonstop. Immediately, she went to the study and wrote a piece of calligraphy.

they all sat

was filled

was all

And yet…

often, a fleeting loneliness could be seen in

the rest understood that today was,

an important day like this, there was

Celeste avert her

keep the atmosphere light, no one

ties to

at a hotel they had reserved for dinner in the

that the

aside, looking bored. Hence, he tenderly rubbed her cheeks and

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Celeste knew Jordyn was

did obey Trevor’s words. She stayed in the Rodriguez

her mind was

Wynn in a row today. However, Wynn seeined to be busy too because she

afternoon, they all

were slowly arriving

“Apologies, Mr. Rodriguez. I have a banquet to attend today. I’ll just have

didn’t insist, knowing the guest had

they thought it was

of business partners handed over their gifts and then left. On top of that, several guests opted to have their secretaries bring the

seemed that the majority of the reserved tables would go unused

all, it was such a joyous occasion with a well–prepared birthday feast.

guest had decided to leave early for personal

just that his expression would certainly

help but turn to Robert Langley, who had a closer relationship with him, and asked, “A lot of friends mentioned that they didn’t have time for food tonight, and they all said they’re going to another banquet. Mind if I

they be attending the same banquet as Robert? What were

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